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"It's a Matter of Time'" is a song written by
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. It was recorded by him during the March 27–29, 1972 recording session at the RCA Studios in
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. The song was first released in August 1972 as a
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to "
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" and then in November on the album ''
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''.


Critical response

''Billboard'' in its August 12, 1972 issue put the single "Burning Love / It's a Matter of Time" on the recommended list (New Radio Action ''Billboard'' Pick Singles, section "Pop").


Reception

While the A-side ("Burning Love") made it to number two on the
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, the flip side ("It's a Matter of Time") charted both on the ''Billboard'' Easy Listening and Hot Country Singles charts. "Burning Love / It's a Matter of Time" became the last Elvis Presley's single to be certified platinum.


Charts

: * as "It's a Matter of Time" : * as "It's a Matter of Time / Burning Love"


References

{{authority control 1972 songs 1972 singles Elvis Presley songs RCA Records singles Songs written by Clive Westlake